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What about fuel pump and fuel hoses? The original pumps and rubber are long past their sell by date.

Originally Posted by megamanex

new stainless steel clutch line

Take a peek at the master clutch cylinder by the clutch pedal. See if it's leaking and if so, not a dangerous amount.

Originally Posted by megamanex

My overall question is this...should I attempt the 1100 mile drive in the car or just rent and tow the car the whole way down?

Every situation is different. It's hard to say in a vacuum. It sounds like you probably have the bare essentials to try it (working brake system, replaced coolant hoses, new fans, working turn signals and A/C). I went to pick my car up under the impression that it "needed nothing" and was "driven regularly," only to find that it needed a lot of things done (and re-done correctly). Good luck!

The safest choice would be to trailer or have the car transported. Flying into a distant city, getting a car that you don't know the exact condition of, getting plates and insurance, driving it a long distance and unfamiliar with the car, the weather can get bad, any of these things can go wrong. If the tires are old they can blow, you could overheat, a lot of things can go wrong. Often the decision is not made logically, you do it on emotion and luck. If you do break down the tow will cost a lot more than if you had it transported in the first place. If you figure your plane fare, time, tolls, gas, and all of the other associated costs besides the obvious cost to fix the car. Overheating the motor and "popping" the cylinder heads can cost a LOT. I vote you tow or transport the car home where you can work on it and enjoy it safely and close to home. If you do choose to drive it, take a fire extinguisher, extra water, some hand tools, wire, tape, fuses, battery pack, AAA card, cell phone, a list of other Delorean owners on the way that could help. You can never carry enough spare parts and the ones you do take you won't need. A tire pressure gauge, a fuel can, a can of tire sealant. Don't trust the fuel gauge till you KNOW it is accurate, go by the trip odometer if the speedo works. Run a can of Techron through a full tank of gas. Make sure all of your lights work. A camera and maybe a good luck charm.

wipers

I'm feeling MUCH better about the work done to the car and the ability to drive it after getting the full history on the car.
Looks like it was worked on in 11/2018 and had quite a bit done to it by Delorean Northwest.